CHERRY!!!!!!!!! (pics added)

[stringstretcher]

"at least someones being helpfull. SS"

You might want to be careful with the attitude SS, or no one is going to be helpful.  Looks like you might not be that far now from not getting help.

[Josh B]

Hey Squirrel,  this is your bad beginning here coming back to bite you.  The only person that ruined your credibility is you.  Try to grin and bear it and make a serious effort to make amends.  If you can do that long enough eventually it will get better.  For the record, I believe this is an honest mistake born of inexperience.  I am the worlds worst at id'ing trees, so I can easily understand how that happens.  However, you really do need to be certain before you offer for a trade.  Furthermore, any wood you get your grubby fingers on at this time should be stashed away at this time to let cure.  If your abilities ever catch up to your enthusiasm, you will need a large stockpile of staves.  Josh

[paulsemp]

I have had to bite my tongue on some of your posts but I need to say something . I started very young made a lot of dumb mistakes , and had no guidance except what I read . I think you need to slow down and make do with everything you have .  I do not think anyone has a problem with you here  just your posts are a little aggressive . when you ask for help listen to it and take it . I certainly do not have a problem with young people and I'm sure no one else here does .  in fact most would love to see you make a nice bow.  slow down, be humble , and I'm sure things will change . also try to remember you're in England  and most of us are in the US  so trading is not very realistic . I'm sure your country has plenty to offer in material

[adb]

Don't be afraid to ask for help FIRST. Instead of jumping up & down and telling everyone you have yew to trade, maybe ask if you're not sure. That way, if you're not sure, you'll look a lot better than being wrong and then having attitude about it. There are many very knowledgeable people on this forum, and you will NOT pull the wool over anyone's eyes. Listen, learn, watch and ask... and you might just get somewhere! Good luck with your bow making!

[Marks]

This is quite hilarious. My advice. GOOGLE!! YOUTUBE!!!! People like me and you who are beginners need to try to figure out as much on our own as possible thru the web. When we can't figure out from there then ask. The difference between 2 oak trees is one thing but mistaking a conifer and a cherry tree is a whole nother ball game and then trying to trade it. Just be careful. Honest mistakes can ruin your rep just as easily as dishonest ones especially if they happen frequently.  This is the most forgiving and helpful forum I have ever been on. All is not lost.

[Squirrelslayer]

i must admit it is quite funny. Lesson learnt SS

[killir duck]

you can't get any better advice than what has been written on this thread already

[Thesquirrelslinger]

Nice Wood misidentification Squirrel
Be a bit more careful.
yew is pretty dang obvious-

I am kinda not sure how you missidentified it, but we all do such things.

[Olanigw (Pekane)]

[osage outlaw]

Nice Wood misidentification Squirrel
Be a bit more careful.
yew is pretty dang obvious-

I am kinda not sure how you missidentified it, but we all do such things.

Do you have a lot of yew in Boone County?

[Bryce]

Nice Wood misidentification Squirrel
Be a bit more careful.
yew is pretty dang obvious-

I am kinda not sure how you missidentified it, but we all do such things.

That's juniper

[adb]

Nice Wood misidentification Squirrel
Be a bit more careful.
yew is pretty dang obvious-

I am kinda not sure how you missidentified it, but we all do such things.

Do you have a lot of yew in Boone County?

Kentucky is a hot spot for yew... everybody knows that!! 

[adb]

Nice Wood misidentification Squirrel
Be a bit more careful.
yew is pretty dang obvious-

I am kinda not sure how you missidentified it, but we all do such things.

That's juniper

That's funny!!!

[Bryce]

THIS IS YEW!

Bark



Foliage

[adb]

Yup... that looks more like the yew I have!

I think them two squirrel boys need to pull their heads outta their bums!!